Q. Match the following lowest administrative units under the Marathas with their supervising official:
Administrative UnitSupervising Official
1. Prants (Province)Subedar or Sarsubedar
2. Tarfs / ParganasHavaldar or Karkun
3. Mauzas (Village)Patil (Headman)
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Pair 1: Correct. The largest unit, the Prant (Province), was under the supervision of a high-ranking officer like the Sarsubedar or Subedar.
- Pair 2: Correct. The next level, the Tarfs or Parganas (districts/sub-divisions), was often administered by a Havaldar or a Karkun (a general administrator/clerk).
- Pair 3: Correct. The smallest unit, the Mauza (village), was managed by the traditional village headman, the Patil (revenue/police head), assisted by the Kulkarni (accountant).
